Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financ

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

This position is term-limited through June 30, 2026.

OPTION FOR REMOTE WORK IN STATE

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Competitive benefits

PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave

Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees

Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements

Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees

Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

Description of Job

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS BH BENEFITS ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST:

Align design strategy, systems, processes, guidelines, rules, and standards that are mission critical to development, ongoing operation of HCPF s 1115 waiver.

Coordinate 1115 waiver requirements across offices and departments and assists with behavioral health section administrative work to support ongoing behavioral health policies and related 1115 waiver work.

Responsible for review and content contribution for reports including BH content submitted to CMS in compliance with the 1115 waivers Standard terms and conditions.

Prepare 1115 waiver materials for CMS review, manage ad hoc meetings with CMS to address submission, and reporting requirements, and manage 1115 project work timelines using existing tools.

Maintain detailed compilation of meeting notes and related documents, manage the project plan. and establish timelines to ensure deliverables are met efficiently.

Establish and maintain written and verbal communications with HCPF s management, other state departments, federal agencies, state boards, associations, providers and clients through written correspondence, phone calls, and meetings.

Experience Only

Six(6) total years of professional experience in Medicaid, Behavioral Health, or an occupational field closely related.

Education and Experience